Meet the New Kid on the Block: The Commander’s Jayden Daniels!
Jayden Daniels is lighting up the field in his rookie season! This quarterback has been on fire for the Washington Commanders, setting an NFL record with an 82.1% completion percentage in his first four games (minimum 100 pass attempts). Talk about making history! Commanders fans are excited, hoping this season will be a game-changer for their team.
Jayden Daniels takes on the Cardinals in his rookie season (Getty Images)
After a legendary college football career, Daniels was the second overall pick in last year's NFL draft. He dominated the field for three seasons with Arizona State and then continued his winning streak for two unforgettable seasons with Louisiana State. And who could forget when he clinched the 2023 Heisman trophy, the ultimate prize in college football? It was a moment that will go down in sports history!
The season and his career have hardly begun, and he is still writing his story. In the meantime, while we watch his rise to stardom, here are some fun facts to help you get to know Jayden Daniels.
Fun facts
Jayden Daniels as LSU's quarterback (Getty Images)
He played varsity as a freshman in high school, but he required a medical certificate to play because he was too small—he weighed only 125 pounds.
His favorite snack is honey buns.
He loves to eat omelets and waffles on the morning of a game.
He was one of the many impressive Louisiana State athletes in recent years, including Angel Reese, Livvy Dunne, and Flau'jae Johnson. They were all featured in the six-part Amazon series "The Money Game," which followed their lives through the 2023-24 season.
He uses virtual reality (VR) as part of his training. It is a simulation that gives him a real-life representation of the field to help him prepare for what would happen in the actual game.
His dad, Javon Daniels, is a former football player who played for Washington and Iowa State in college. He was one of his biggest inspirations and continues to motivate him today.